The mythic origins of Rome are among the great curiosities of history. Centering on the twins Romulus and Remus, rather than a tale of noble warriors and heroic deeds, we get infanticide, rape, ...

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz celebrates Rome and books set around ...

German author and poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe once said about Rome, “Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.” The city has a complex and rich history behind it. Once the capital of a sprawling ...

Sky Italia is going back in history — way back to the eighth century B.C., and the creation of Rome — in its new series 'Romulus.' By Ariston Anderson Sky Italia is going back in history — way back to ...

PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age. By Tom Holland. Basic Books. 480 pages. $32.50. “But what did the Romans ever do for us?” asks Tom Holland in “Pax: Peace and War in Rome’s Golden Age,” ...